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Six people were killed in a shooting across multiple places in Muscatine, Iowa, during a domestic dispute. The suspect, identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, died from a self-inflicted gunshot when police confronted him.
Key Facts
Six people died in the shooting spree, including the suspect.
The shootings happened at two homes and a business in Muscatine, Iowa.
Four victims were found dead in one home, and two others were found at different locations.
The suspect took his own life when police found him near the Mississippi River.
All victims are believed to be family members of the suspect.
The shooting started around 12:12 p.m. local time on Monday.
Police said the shootings happened because of a domestic-related dispute.
The suspect had a criminal record, but police did not give details.
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the community.
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A police officer in North Carolina was fired and charged with assault after a video showed him repeatedly punching a woman. The video was captured on a doorbell camera and led to his arrest.
Key Facts
The incident happened in North Carolina.
A police officer was seen on video punching a woman multiple times.
The video came from a doorbell camera recording.
The officer was fired from his job.
He has been charged with assault.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has stopped work on President Donald Trump's $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. This fund was meant to prevent the misuse of certain technologies but has faced controversy, leading to its pause.
Key Facts
President Trump created a $1.7 billion fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund.
The purpose of the fund was to stop harmful uses of specific technologies.
The Department of Justice was in charge of managing this fund.
The DOJ has now stopped working on this fund.
The decision to pause the fund is considered unusual for President Trump.
The fund has been controversial, which contributed to its stopping.
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House Democrats are watching California’s June 2 primaries closely because several older incumbents face strong challenges from younger Democrats. The primaries will show if voters want new leadership and could affect several important races in this heavily Democratic state.
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The California primaries use a "jungle primary" system where all candidates compete together, and the top two go to a runoff in November.
Several senior Democratic House members in their 70s and 80s, like Reps. Mike Thompson, Doris Matsui, and Brad Sherman, face tough primary challenges from younger Democrats.
Challengers are criticizing the incumbents for being in office too long and are raising large amounts of money to fund their campaigns.
Incumbents are defending their records by highlighting their work against former President Trump and their achievements for their districts.
Some campaigns are using negative advertising aimed at opponents and tactics involving outside groups to influence the outcome.
Other House Democrats, including some younger incumbents, also face credible primary challenges in California.
The primaries include important races such as the contest to replace former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Democrats are also watching California’s mayoral and gubernatorial elections as part of assessing voter mood.
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Maine Governor Janet Mills said she remains on the ballot in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on June 9, despite suspending her campaign due to lack of funds. Meanwhile, her opponent Graham Platner faces accusations of sending sexually explicit messages to multiple women during his marriage.
Key Facts
Janet Mills suspended her campaign on April 30 but has not officially withdrawn and remains on the ballot.
Any votes cast for Mills will still count under Maine law.
Mills had been considered a leading Democratic candidate to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Graham Platner, a political newcomer and oyster farmer, leads in fundraising and polls.
Platner has support from progressive figures like Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Platner is accused of sending explicit messages to several women while married, revealed by his wife during a campaign review.
Platner acknowledged the issue, stating he and his wife resolved it and emphasized voters’ focus on issues like health care and wages.
The Senate race in Maine is seen as a key contest that could influence control of the U.S. Senate in 2026.
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Hundreds of people dressed up as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday in Palm Springs, California. The event took place near a large statue of Monroe and attracted fans from across the U.S. and other countries.
Key Facts
Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles.
The celebration happened in Palm Springs, a city Monroe visited often during her life.
Many attendees wore Monroe's famous white dress and styled themselves with her platinum blond hair.
The gathering was near a 26-foot tall statue of Monroe created in 2011 by artist Seward Johnson.
Fans used the event to take photos, apply makeup, and honor Monroe’s legacy.
Visitors came from different parts of the United States and other countries to attend.
The statue shows Monroe in the famous subway grate pose from the movie The Seven-Year Itch.
Marilyn Monroe was a popular actress and cultural icon in mid-20th century America.
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Graham Platner, who is expected to be the Democratic nominee for Senate from Maine, is facing controversy after reports said he sent explicit text messages to women not his wife. Lawmakers in Congress are responding to the news.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is Maine’s likely Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
The Wall Street Journal reported he sent sexually explicit texts to women outside his marriage.
This news has caused a scandal on Capitol Hill.
Democratic lawmakers are discussing and reacting to the situation.
The scandal could affect Platner’s political future in the upcoming election.
CBS News is following the story and providing updates.
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TMZ DC managing editors Jacob Wasserman and Charlie Cotton spoke about their work covering events on Capitol Hill. They shared their approach to reporting political news in Washington, D.C.
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TMZ DC is a branch of the well-known entertainment news outlet TMZ.
Jacob Wasserman and Charlie Cotton are the managing editors of TMZ DC.
They focus on political news and events happening on Capitol Hill.
The editors appeared on "The Takeout" to discuss their reporting style and challenges.
Their coverage brings a tabloid-style approach to political news.
The interview was available to watch on CBS News and through the CBS News app.
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The Justice Department under President Donald Trump is planning to end its nearly $1.8 billion fund called the "anti-weaponization" fund. This fund was created to prevent or reduce the use of dangerous weapons.
Key Facts
The Justice Department is the government agency in charge of law enforcement and legal affairs.
The "anti-weaponization" fund had a budget of about $1.8 billion.
The fund’s purpose was to stop or limit the misuse of weapons.
The fund is described as controversial, meaning some people disagreed with it.
President Donald Trump’s administration decided to stop using this fund.
CBS News reported this information, with Nancy Cordes as the White House correspondent.
The decision reflects the administration's current priorities regarding weapons and security.
The ending of the fund may affect programs aimed at reducing weapon risks.
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President Donald Trump has endorsed a candidate running against Representative Nancy Mace in the South Carolina governor's primary election. This endorsement is a notable political move during the election campaign.
Key Facts
President Trump is involved in the South Carolina governor's primary race.
He chose to support the candidate opposing Rep. Nancy Mace.
Nancy Mace is a current member of Congress representing South Carolina.
The endorsement could influence voters in the primary election.
Political strategists Harrison Fields and Dan Kanninen provided analysis on this development.
The news was reported and shared by CBS News.
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Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, responded to reports that he sent sexually explicit text messages to multiple women. Platner and his wife Amy acknowledged the situation, saying they are working through it, and the campaign described the issue as a private matter being addressed in marriage counseling.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Reports revealed Platner sent sexually explicit messages to several women, which his wife Amy discovered and disclosed to the campaign.
Amy Gertner said she and Platner have worked through a difficult situation and expressed gratitude for their relationship.
Campaign aides considered the texts a private matter and indicated they were being managed through marriage counseling.
Platner’s campaign emphasized that voters care more about his political work on hospitals, paychecks, and children than headlines or gossip.
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate primary campaign but remains on the ballot; David Costello is also a Democratic candidate.
Recent polls showed Platner with strong support among likely Democratic primary voters and a lead over Collins in the general election.
Amy Gertner criticized media coverage for focusing on personal issues rather than campaign topics and renewed her support for Platner publicly.
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California is holding important primary elections this Tuesday. These elections will decide which candidates move forward in several races, including key contests.
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The primary elections in California are occurring soon, on Tuesday.
Several important races will have their candidates chosen in this primary.
Voters in California will pick candidates who may run in the general election later.
The outcomes will affect local and possibly national political offices.
Politico’s California bureau chief Melanie Mason provided analysis about the elections.
CBS News is covering the election events and updates.
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The Pentagon has declared its press office a classified area and barred journalists from entering. This change is because speechwriters who work with secret information now use the space, making it off-limits to the media.
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The Pentagon press office is now a classified space called a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
Speechwriters who use classified material share the press office, leading to the new restrictions.
Journalists were previously allowed wide access inside the Pentagon to report on military affairs.
In October 2025, most news outlets gave up their Pentagon access badges in protest of new government rules.
The New York Times sued the Defense Department twice over restrictions requiring journalists to be escorted inside the Pentagon, citing First Amendment concerns.
A judge ruled against some Pentagon rules limiting media access, but new policies requiring escorts for reporters remain during ongoing legal appeals.
The Pentagon says the changes are not controversial and are for security reasons.
These developments come amid strained relations between the media and President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The Trump administration is preparing a plan to change how asylum claims are handled. The plan would let immigration officials quickly reject some asylum requests without speaking to the applicants first.
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The Trump administration is working on new rules for asylum cases.
The plan aims to speed up decisions on certain asylum requests.
Some applicants might be denied without an interview.
This would change the current process that often includes in-person interviews.
The goal is to reduce backlogs and processing times.
The policy is still being developed and details are not yet final.
CBS News reported the information exclusively.
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Scott Pelley, a longtime correspondent for CBS’s “60 Minutes,” criticized CBS News head Bari Weiss and the new executive producer Nick Bilton during a staff meeting. Pelley accused Weiss of harming the show and questioned Bilton’s qualifications, while CBS leadership said they tried to engage with Pelley privately.
Key Facts
Scott Pelley accused Bari Weiss of “murdering” the show “60 Minutes.”
Pelley said Nick Bilton, the new executive producer, had “slender qualifications” for the job.
Bilton was a former technology journalist and filmmaker with no traditional broadcast news experience.
Weiss was not present at the meeting where Pelley made his comments.
Pelley criticized Weiss’s changes to “CBS Evening News” as “catastrophic.”
CBS News leadership said Weiss and Bilton tried to reach out to Pelley after the staffing changes.
Weiss and CBS News president Tom Cibrowski want “60 Minutes” to adopt a new approach for the 21st century.
Weiss has been a polarizing figure at CBS since becoming head of the news division last October.
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The Pentagon has made its press office a classified area, barring journalists from entering because speechwriters who handle secret information now work there. This change adds to ongoing tensions between the U.S. media and the Pentagon over restrictions on reporters’ access inside the building.
Key Facts
The Pentagon press office is now designated as a classified space called a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).
Speechwriters using classified material share this office space, leading to journalists being excluded.
Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez said the decision is routine and not controversial.
Journalists previously had broad access inside the Pentagon to meet press officials.
In October 2024, many news organizations gave up their Pentagon badges to protest government limits on their work.
The New York Times has filed two lawsuits against the Pentagon over rules requiring journalists to be escorted inside the building, arguing it violates the First Amendment.
A federal judge ruled some Pentagon restrictions unconstitutional, but certain escort rules remain while appeals proceed.
The news reflects rising conflicts between the Trump administration and the media concerning press freedom and military reporting.
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A mother is campaigning for new laws in Northern Ireland schools to protect children with allergies after her son died from a severe allergic reaction at school in England. She wants compulsory allergy training for teachers and a strict school allergy policy like the one established by Benedict's Law in England.
Key Facts
Helen Blythe’s five-year-old son, Benedict, died from an allergic reaction to cow's milk protein at school in December 2021.
Benedict’s Law in England requires schools to have spare adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPens) and trained staff to handle allergies.
Helen Blythe is asking Northern Ireland to adopt similar laws to make allergy safety consistent in all schools.
Currently, Northern Ireland schools follow guidance but do not have laws on allergy safety, so protections can vary between schools.
Education Minister Paul Givan was unable to meet Helen Blythe at the planned time but met with her and allergy experts afterward.
An inquest found Benedict’s school did not fully follow allergy safety measures, including poor communication and lack of spare adrenaline pens.
Allergy training and clear policies can help teachers respond better and keep children safer at school.
Parents and allergy experts are pushing for stronger protections to prevent future tragedies.
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A U.S. appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump’s policy banning transgender troops from serving in the military violates the Constitution’s equal protection rights. The court’s decision was split, with two judges agreeing the ban is unconstitutional for current service members, while they disagreed about applying it to new recruits.
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The ruling came from a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
Judge Robert Wilkins found Trump’s policy discriminatory and violating constitutional rights for transgender military members already serving.
Trump’s policy banned transgender troops from serving or enlisting, citing concerns about military readiness and labeling transgender identity as false.
The policy was based on an executive order issued by President Trump on January 27, 2025, soon after his second inauguration.
The Pentagon issued a memorandum implementing the ban, disqualifying troops with gender dysphoria or who had gender-affirming treatments.
Judge Judith Rogers partially agreed with Wilkins, supporting the ruling for current troops and also extending protections to potential recruits.
Judge Justin Walker dissented, arguing that courts should not interfere with military policy decisions.
The ruling upheld part of a lower court injunction preventing dismissal of current transgender troops but removed the protection for new recruits.
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The Trump administration is creating a plan to let immigration officers reject certain asylum requests quickly without holding interviews with the applicants. This means some people seeking asylum could have their requests denied faster.
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The Trump administration is working on a new procedure for asylum cases.
The plan would let officials deny some asylum applications without interviews.
This change aims to speed up the processing of asylum requests.
CBS News reported on this plan exclusively.
The policy would impact how some immigration cases are handled.
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President Donald Trump is reconsidering a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, after legal challenges and opposition from Republicans. The Justice Department has paused the fund’s implementation following a court order, and Republican lawmakers have expressed concern about how the money may be used.
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The fund, called the “Anti-Weaponisation Fund,” was created to settle Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
It is intended to pay supporters of President Trump, including some who took part in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
The Justice Department paused the fund’s implementation due to a court order.
Many Republican senators oppose the fund because they want stricter controls or to stop it entirely.
Republicans have delayed passing the Homeland Security spending bill partly because of disputes over this fund.
Senate leaders have suggested the administration should cancel the fund to move forward with legislation.
The fund was announced about two weeks ago and has faced growing political backlash since then.
President Trump is reportedly thinking about whether to continue with the fund amid this opposition.
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